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Public AED Units Installed In Delta Parks

The City of Delta, in partnership with St. John Ambulance, are proud to introduce a new level of community safety with the installation of publicly accessible, life-saving Automated External Defibrillator (AED) stands at four of Delta’s parks. The stands include an AED unit and…

2023 Mayor's Achievement Awards Winners Announced; Bruce McDonald honoured with Freedom of the City Award

Yesterday, Mayor George V. Harvie hosted the first Mayor's Achievement Awards from the City of Delta to 13 incredible individuals and 2 sports teams from the community. The Freedom of the City Award was also presented to former Councillor Bruce McDonald for his contribution and…

Mayor Harvie Sends Letter to Chris O'Riley, President and CEO of BC Hydro, Regarding George Massey Tunnel Transmission Relocation Project

On March 8, 2023, Mayor Harvie sent a letter to Chris O'Riley, President and CEO of BC Hydro, regarding the George Massey Tunnel Transmission Relocation Project and the preferred option of Delta Council for an underground transmission line built within the Province of BC's…

$16 million from Growing Communities Fund for Infrastructure Improvements in Delta

The City of Delta has been granted $16 million as part of the Province of British Columbia's new Growing Communities Fund. The fund is intended to give communities across BC a one-time boost to support the delivery of services to residents. "I am delighted by the announcement of…

15th Annual Earth Day Photo Contest

Celebrate Earth Day with us! Delta residents and City of Delta staff are invited to participate in our 15th Annual Earth Day Photo Contest! This year's theme is Environmental Stewardship. Environmental Stewardship refers to the responsible use and protection of the environment.…

Help protect BC's bats from White-Nose Syndrome

As a Bat Friendly Community, the City of Delta is committed to protecting and enhancing bat habitat and promoting learning and awareness about the value of local bat colonies in our natural environment. Bats are an essential part of BC’s ecosystem and provide billions of dollars…

City of Delta Receives Funding from Natural Resources Canada for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

For immediate release – February 24, 2023 Le français suit The City of Delta is pleased to announce it has received a $200,000 investment through Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program. This includes $150,000 to support the installation of one…

Applications Invited: Municipal Representative on the Delta Police Board

Mayor and Council are considering applicants for appointment to serve as the Municipal Representative on the Delta Police Board. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply. The Delta Police Board is mandated by the Police Act to provide civilian governance, accountability,…

Mayor Harvie Sends Letter to MP Parm Bains Regarding Local Channel Dredging

On February 14, 2023, Mayor Harvie sent a letter to Parm Bains, MP for Steveston-Richmond East, regarding the issue of local channel dredging, including the need for funding and a strategic plan for dredging the local channels around the lower Fraser River. View the full letter…

Mayor Harvie Sends Letter to Premier David Eby

In response to community concerns related to recent amendments to the Strata Property Act,  Mayor Harvie sent a letter to Premier David Eby on February 13, 2023, urging the provincial government to take steps to ensure that adequate protections are in place for strata owners and…